New born Baby in the house with cat, help!

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Hey guys, long time no seen!

So my baby is 2 weeks old, he will come to the apartment soon.. there's a cat.

The cat scratches a lot and there are hairs all over the place, he also sleeps in our bed from time to time and he leaves furr all over the place. 

My issue is that i don't want my kid to get in contact with the hairs, i have a strong feeling he'll be allergic or he'll get allergies. Is this true? I myself get my nose constipated from time to time due to the hair.

Any suggestions? Also how would we do the introductions?  Any help will be appreciated!

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Here are things you can do to cut down on dander and hair:

Brush the cat regularly
Vacuum carpets and furniture frequently
Wash bedding regularly
Change your A/C system's filter monthly

Exposure to cat fur and dander does not necessarily cause allergies. For many, exposure builds antibodies that make the immune system stronger against germs and things like pet fur.

Congratulations on your baby! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 

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Vacuum and dust, Claws can be clipped and https://www.chewy.com/burts-bees-dander-reducing-wipes/dp/121655 , you might also invest in high quality heap filters for your furnace and AC or a good quality air purifier.  Exposure to pets may in fact help reduce allergies. Many parents put up a temporary screed door on the nursery. It allows air flow and a good sight line to the baby while keeping the curious cat at bay.

I believe Jackson Galaxy has some great tips on introducing your cat to the baby.

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  Regular cleaning is enough.  I did not let my cats in my kid's bedrooms when they were babies.  The cats never showed an interest in going in their cribs; but I sure didn't want them waking the kids up!  We had a video monitor the 2nd time around so I didn't worry about not being able to see the kids.  The cats are also used to the doors being shut to bedrooms because DH is allergic.

It also helps if your cat has a place of their own to go; such as a tall sturdy cat tree or even the top of a wardrobe/cabinet.  This was most important for us once the kids were crawling around and into their first few years when the kids are learning boundaries.  
 

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Here are things you can do to cut down on dander and hair:

Brush the cat regularly
Vacuum carpets and furniture frequently
Wash bedding regularly
Change your A/C system's filter monthly

Exposure to cat fur and dander does not necessarily cause allergies. For many, exposure builds antibodies that make the immune system stronger against germs and things like pet fur.

Congratulations on your baby! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
Yup my mom let me play in the mud and dirt and farm animals (including barn cats) and I turned out fine. Nothing wrong with kids getting dirty. Builds immunity.
 

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  Regular cleaning is enough. 
I agree with the PJ's lady and her Little Pink Sock.  I have eight in the main house, and it's a fair sized place.  My service comes in two days a week - 2 cleaners, four hours - and it's just fine.  Chances are you already spend more than 16 hours a week cleaning, and you won't see any difference at all with one cat.

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Since cats love all the attention from their owners, your cat may be grumpy and angry at you for bringing someone new into the household. Regular cleaning and brushing your cat AT LEAST once a day should help massively with the cat fur, but either way, it's pretty much a myth that you get allergies for something if you're exposed to it too much.
When you first bring the baby home, try to keep it in a separate room as your cat, and slowly begin to introduce them over the course of a few weeks, always with your supervision! Otherwise, I think everything should be okay. Congratulations on the baby!
 
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